Bahamy, Grand Bahamas, Freeport.

Long white sandy beaches and turquoise sea line is what comes to mind when you speak of the Bahamas. Their discovery by Columbus dates 400 years back and their independency from the British crown was established only in 1973.

There are barely any industries apart from electric power plants and water stations and 99% of the country makes its living from tourism. Breathtaking spots and beaches that are not easily discovered are scattered around the island shores. They could instantly be labeled paradise islands.

Caressed by the translucent Atlantic, the ocean life casts all shadows. Ankle-deep waters maintain a steady temperature of 82 ºF all year long. This spectacle plays along for hundreds of meters around the island ledges made out of hurricane drift sand.

The mixture of native inhabitants mostly of Creole descent is completed by more or less recent settlers most often of British descent. Buildings in larger cities such as Freeport are mainly hotel complexes and administration buildings or houses of wealthy families that are tied to the island history. The blend of colors that surround you are a typical sign of the Caribbean architecture intertwined with the British colonial style. Turquoise, blue, pink and white are the colors of many buildings.

Countless movie classics such as the Bond movies or travel documentaries that are worth watching have found their scenes on Bahamas. I can only recommend visiting the Bahamas islands if you are looking for the perfect hideout to unwind, where time passes by slower than anywhere else in the modern world.